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Assessment of the Law Department of the Uzhhorod City Council
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This report reflects the results of an external assessment of the Law Department of the Uzhhorod City Council in the area of public engagement. The evaluation was conducted based on the following criteria: public information, public consultations, public participation in the development and implementation of municipal policy (dialogue), and partnerships between civil society organizations and the executive body of local self-government.
Who will benefit?
- Local authorities
- Activists
- Journalists
Key findings:
According to the results of the external assessment, the Legal Support Department of the Uzhhorod City Council demonstrates low results in all areas of interaction, receiving its highest score only for the level of involvement in policy-making (2.00 points). The indicators for information (1.58 points) and partnership (1.16 points) indicate selective provision of information and a lack of stable partnerships with CSOs. The level of consultation was rated at 1.33 points due to the lack of plans for conducting them and systematic reporting on the consideration of public proposals. Critical factors include the lack of access to open data, the closed nature of the department's activity plans, and insufficient transparency in the work of advisory bodies. Key recommendations are focused on creating a dedicated section for the department's activities on the council's website, opening a register of court cases handled by the department, and developing mechanisms for delegating powers to civil society institutions in the field of legal education.